NewzTeams in the Liga de Expansión MX staged a one-minute protest by refusing to play at the start of the Apertura 2026 tournament. The demonstration was organized to demand the restoration of promotion and relegation in Mexican professional football, insisting that their right to advance to Liga MX be respected.
In response to the action, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has warned that these protests regarding promotion and relegation will bring consequences for the participating clubs. The suspension of the promotion and relegation system in Mexican football has been the central grievance driving the teams to take action at the opening of the tournament.
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